Something True

Tate Grafton has a tough exterior, but underneath she's kind, caring, and fiercely loyal. That's why she first started working at Out in Portland Coffee - it was her way of repaying the shop's owner for taking her in as a homeless teenager. Nine years later, the coffee shop is floundering and Tate feels like she's letting life pass her by . . . until she shares an unforgettable night with a beautiful stranger. When the mysterious woman disappears the next morning, Tate doesn't even know her name.

Laura Enfield was supposed to be in Portland for only a few days - just long enough to oversee a simple business deal before joining her conservative father on his political campaign. But when the closeted Laura romances an employee of the coffee shop her company is shutting down, things get suddenly complicated. Now, the lies she's told for years are beginning to unravel, and her biggest secret is about to be exposed. Laura can't stop thinking about the barista with the soulful eyes, but after a lifetime of deception, can she finally embrace something true?

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Something True is a sweet and well-written read. Earlier parts followed standard patterns but were still enjoyable. Characters had a range of personalities and a nice balance of endearing and flawed. I liked how it wrapped up. Both little and major plot elements would take a predictable or cheesy setup and then turn it into something unexpected yet plausible (relative to the license of a romance novel).

The book started out good. I enjoyed the batch of characters, different personas they each have but as the book went on, it started to become predictable. I understand it's a romance title but at the same time I was hoping for a bit more of a chase. By the fifth chapter, I lost interest and I haven't finished the book and I more than likely won't.